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MF08 LJY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 169,668 miles on the clock, averaging 10,064 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF08 LJY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
169,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,064

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,668 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,683
Average per year10,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 LJY 20k57k95k132k170k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,668 miles
Since last MOT+15,683 miles
PASS
Mileage153,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage149,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage142,774 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage135,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage126,047 miles
Since last MOT+8,749 miles
PASS
Mileage117,298 miles
Since last MOT+19,464 miles
PASS
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,834 miles
Since last MOT+6,218 miles
PASS
Mileage91,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,253 miles
PASS
Mileage87,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage82,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage74,641 miles
Since last MOT+15,473 miles
PASS
Mileage59,168 miles
Since last MOT+27,166 miles
PASS
Mileage32,002 miles
Since last MOT+12,311 miles
PASS
Mileage19,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,691 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 LJY

What car is MF08 LJY?

MF08 LJY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 LJY?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 LJY was 169,668 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 LJY passed its MOT?

MF08 LJY has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2026.

Is MF08 LJY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF08 LJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MF08 LJY?

MF08 LJY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.